Science Projects
The dedicated team at the Science Projects Branch provides oversight and support to numerous, cutting-edge, research projects and science teams across the Division. In addition to the projects listed below, they also manage the Chandra X-ray Observatory Program.
Earth Science
- SERVIR
Astrophysics
- Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE)
- Lynx X-ray Observatory
Optical Telescopes
- Predictive Thermal Control (PTC)
- Segmented Mirror Technology Program (SMPT)
Heliophysics
- Full sun Ultraviolet Rocket Spectrometer (FURST),
- Marshall Grazing Incidence X-ray Spectrometer, (MaGIXS)
- Hinode
- Scintillation Prediction Observations Research Task (SPORT)
- Chromospheric Lyman-Alpha Spectro-Polarimeter (CLASP)
- Chromospheric Lyman-Alpha Spectro-Polarimeter (CLASP 2)
- High-Resolution Coronal imager (Hi-C) Flare
There’s a new, immersive way to explore some of the first full-color infrared images and data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope — through sound. Listeners can enter the complex soundscape of the Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula, explore the contrasting …
On 8/30/22 the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center community relations team set up exhibits during the Rocket City Trash Panda’s minor league baseball game for “Sally Ride Bobblehead Night.” Over 3000 spectators attended the game with several hundred stopping by …
Tony Kim spoke at the North Alabama Korean Association (NAKA) Korean Festival to celebrate the 77th Anniversary of Liberation of Korea on 8/13/22. This event commemorates and reflects on the meaning of national liberation from oppression and forced labor. NAKA provided …
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The most recent Chandra image release, “NGC 4424: NASA Telescopes Capture Stellar Delivery System Service for Black Hole” was issued on 8/18/22 and featured on several NASA websites (Chandra, Hubble, Marshall Space Flight Center image gallery, NASA Solar System & …
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Chandra’s Perseus Sonification release went viral after its release on 5/4/22. The sonification release was featured and appeared on several social media accounts as well as news/media outlets. Features include the Today Show (todayshow.com), WashingtonPost.com, USAToday.com, The Guardian.com, Vice.com, theAtlantic.com, …
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